Social Work (MSW)
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How to Apply – MSW On-Campus Programs
Application Form for New Applicants (Fall 2023)
Please use the link below to apply to all of our MSW on-campus programs for Fall 2023 (MSW, MSW Advanced Standing, MSW Trauma Practice Certificate, MSW Healthcare Certificate, MSW School Social Work Licensure and MSW MPP Certificate.)
Advanced Standing Applicants
Advanced Standing Applicants should submit a completed application that includes:
- Application form
- 3-5 page statement describing the development of your interest in social work
- 2-3 page Advanced Standing essay addressing B.S.W. learning and future learning goals
- 3 recommendations including one recommendation from the supervisor of your senior BSW field placement and one recommendation from the BSW Program Field Director commenting on your overall performance (courses and placement.)
- A copy of your most recent BSW field evaluation.
- All college transcripts
- A zoom interview with a Simmons MSW field faculty member is required. After reviewing the advanced standing applications and materials, the admission committee selects advanced standing applicants for interviews. Advanced standing applicants selected for interviews will receive their advanced standing admission decisions after the interview takes place.
Recommendations should address the applicant’s readiness for an *advanced clinical internship.*
Note: Applicants who have been employed in a social work position for a minimum of one year post-BSW may submit a letter of reference from an MSW employment supervisor.
Advanced Standing Essay
In addition to the statement of professional and educational intent, applicants must include a 2-3 page double-spaced summary of your learning in your BSW internship. This should include:
- The social work models and approaches utilized discussion of a case example in which the applicant used theory to facilitate understanding of the case and guide an intervention or develop a treatment plan.
- A self-assessment of learning to date, a statement of learning goals and the challenges the applicant anticipates encountering in an advanced clinical placement
Field Placement Evaluation:
Applicants must send a copy of the most recent field placement evaluation prior to the application deadline. The application folder will be incomplete without it.
Editing Your Current Application
If you have already started an application to one of our programs, please edit your application by visiting your self-service portal. To avoid any mix-up or errors on your application, please be sure to select the appropriate link for your application.
Non-Matriculating Program
The non-matriculating program is available to prospective students who wish to enroll in one or two courses before formally applying to our Master's in Social Work program. Classes are available in the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. (Fall and Spring classes are 3 hours/wk for 14 sessions; Summer classes are 4 hours/wk for 9 sessions). Classes are once a week. Non-Matriculated students only can enroll in one class each semester for up to a total of two MSW classes. Classes available to Non-Matriculating students are as follows:
- SW 411 -Human Behavior in the Social Environment (3 credits)
- SW 403-Social Policy & SW in Organizations & Communities (3 credits)
- SSW 422-Substance Use and Social Work (3 credits)
- SW448 Social Work Practice with Sexual and Gender Minorities (3 credits)
The non-matriculating option and course offerings are available on a space available basis.
Admission Deadline
Deadlines Fall 2023
MSW Program Admission Deadlines Fall 2023
- May 31, 2023 – Rolling Admission Deadline for the MSW 2-year full-time program
- July 31, 2023 – Rolling Admission Deadline for the three year and four year Extended MSW Programs and Advanced Standing Part-time (Deadline for only Extended MSW Program and Non-matriculated)
May 31, 2023 – Rolling Admission Deadline for the MSW 2-year full-time program
Rolling admission is done on a space-available basis as well as the availability of field placements at the time of admission for the MSW full-time students. As soon as applicant files are completed, the admission committee will review their files, and notify applicants within 2 weeks. Prospective students who apply on the rolling admission basis will be considered for merit scholarships.
The Office of Student Financial Services will send accepted applicants a separate letter that will include complete financial aid information, including the merit scholarship received, and if eligible, information about federal educational loans.
July 31, 2023 – Rolling Admission Deadline for the three year and four year Extended MSW Programs and Advanced Standing Part-time (Deadline for only Extended MSW Program and Non-matriculated)
Rolling admission is for those applicants who apply for the Extended/Part-time MSW program at this time. Rolling admission is done on a space-available basis. As soon as applicant files are completed, the admission committee will review their files, and notify applicants within 2 weeks. Prospective students who apply on the rolling admission basis will be considered for merit scholarships if scholarship funds are still available.
The Office of Student Financial Services will send accepted applicants a separate letter that will include complete financial aid information, including the merit scholarship received, and if eligible, information about federal educational loans.
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Tuition and fees
Tuition and fees at Simmons are updated annually each spring. They are assessed each semester based on the number of credits enrolled, the level of degree, and the particular program of study.
Merit scholarships and funding options
We believe that your exceptional academic preparation and hard work should be rewarded.
Health insurance
All students taking 9 or more credits are required by Massachusetts State law to enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan or be covered by a health insurance plan with comparable coverage.